Today, practically every immigration law firm would benefit from a web presence. Most law firms do not need to spend more than $1,000 for a professional web design (web hosting costs are only a couple of hundred dollars a year).
Apart from bringing in new clients, a website is equally important to keep current clients informed and happy. An extranet, or a case tracking system, on your law firm website can keep clients on top of developments that affect their case. Sadly, many if not most law firms, make the mistake of overspending on web design and underspending on case tracking and traffic development. Take a few hours off during the summer to reflect on your law firm web strategy.

Business Plans: E Or L Visas
Robert N. Reincke writes "Often the financial section of a business plan is the most daunting for your client, as it is for many entrepreneurs."

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DHS Clarifies Interior Enforcement Policy After Raids
The Los Angeles Times reports "Two months after Border Patrol agents made a series of controversial arrests in the Inland Empire, federal officials are finalizing a policy to limit the agency's operations in interior areas."

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Help Wanted: Immigration AttorneysBerry, Appleman & Leiden LLP, a global corporate immigration law firm, seeks experienced attorneys with minimum 3+ years of solid business immigration experience for our San Francisco office. Our attorneys work in a fast-paced, high volume practice with advanced practice tools and a state-of-the-art case management system. Experience in a range of business immigration matters, ability to provide exceptional client service, experience managing legal assistants, and superb analytical, organizational and case management skills are expected. We strive for excellence in legal practice in a collegial environment, promoting cooperation and learning from each other. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Submit your cover letter, resume & writing sample to careers@usabal.com or fax to 415-391-1642.

Help Wanted: Immigration Legal AssistantShulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A., Maryland's largest independent law firm outside of Baltimore city (75+ attorneys), seeks an immigration legal assistant. Experience desired in: employment-based IV (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3), NIV (E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, O-1), family-based IV, naturalization, AOS, consular processing, I-9 compliance/employer sanctions, and litigation. College degree and 1+ years of experience required. Ideal candidate possesses superior analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Must be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and immigration forms applications. Duties include heavy client contact, legal research, and immigration petitions. Work with a team of experienced immigration attorneys and professionals who are passionate about the practice of immigration law in a fast-paced, collegial setting with large law firm resources. Excellent salary/benefits package offered. If you enjoy challenging work with direct client contact and are equally passionate about immigration law, we want to hear from you. Send resume to Maura Bowen, HR Manager by fax 301-230-2891 or email mbowen@srgpe.com.

Help Wanted: Immigration AttorneyThe Law Offices of Michael J. Gurfinkel, an immigration law
firm, seeks an associate attorney for its Los Angeles office. Ideal candidate should have minimum 3+ years extensive
experience in all immigration law areas, including removal/deportation, AOS interviews, family and employment based petitions, and consular processing. Must be willing to travel outside Los Angeles area. Please send resume + salary requirements to Millie by fax: 818-543-5802 or email: attorney@gurfinkel.com

Help Wanted: Immigration ParalegalBernard P. Wolfsdorf, a Prof Law Corp. seeks an experienced paralegal for its South Bay, Southern CA (Torrance) office. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, experience with all aspects of business immigration, including all types of immigrant visa petitions, labor certifications, adjustment of status and consular processing, and nonimmigrant visa petitions (particularly Hs, Ls, TNs, and Os). Will manage caseload with large degree of independence, communicate with clients regarding procedural and case processing issues, update and maintain client status reports, prepare bills, and serve as a team resource. Submit resume + cover letter to Michele A. Buchanan, Esq. at: MBuchanan@wolfsdorf.com. Bernard P. Wolfsdorf, P.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

Help Wanted: Immigration ParalegalThe Law Offices of Michael J. Gurfinkel, a prestigious Glendale, CA law office seeks an immigration paralegal with 2+ years solid experience in family, employment-based petitions, and deportation\removal defense. Excellent English writing skills and attention to detail required. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of Filipino language is a plus. Send resume to the attention of Millie by fax: (818) 543-5802 or email: paralegal@gurfinkel.com.

Help Wanted: Exchange Visitor Programs Manager
The American Council on International Personnel, Inc., (ACIP) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to facilitating the international movement of personnel. ACIP seeks an experienced professional to manage our two Exchange Visitor Programs in the Washington, DC office and is the primary contact for our J-1 visa and Canadian internship programs. Responsibilities include: responding to program inquiries; timely applications processing; frequent communication with ACIP member participants; liaise with DOS and Consular officials; SEVIS compliance; annual report preparation; file maintenance; and, continual process improvement. Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations is required. Our ideal candidate has: experience administering a J visa exchange program, including SEVIS; excellent communication skills; demonstrated commitment to customer service; ability to prioritize tasks, problem-solve and work independently. Must be a US citizen or LPR. This is a FT position. Work hours are flexible but must be available to respond to urgent client matters outside of normal business hours. Limited travel may be required. Email resume, cover letter and salary req. to dcreception@acip.com. No phone calls please.

Credential Evaluation And Translation Service
As the industry leader in foreign credential evaluations and translations, American Evaluation and Translation Service, Inc. (AETS) provides the most competitive rates in the industry - $50 Educational Evaluations, as well as $200 'Expert Opinion' Work Experience and Position Evaluations completed by PhD university professors who have the "authority to grant college level credit for work experience and/or training." AETS offers a variety of turn-around times, including Same-Day service for Educational, Work Experience and Position Evaluations. For a complete list of their prices and turn-around times, please see: http://aetsinternational.com/applicationforevaluationservices.pdf . Additionally, AETS provides certified translations in over 100 languages, with translators that are specialists in over 80 fields. For a copy of the Application for Credential Evaluation and Translation Services, please contact AETS at (786) 276-8190, visit the website at http://www.aetsinternational.com or send AETS an email: info@aetsinternational.com.

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Dear Editor:
In your recent editorial comments, you say: "If President Bush loses, Citizen Bush will likely look back at his term and judge that immigration reform was the only big issue where he missed the boat." I am dumbfounded by this statement. The "only issue where he missed the boat"? The fact that President Bush could lose is testament enough that he has missed quite a few boats - he inherited a budget surplus and squandered it; his first nine months in office were marked mostly by a very slow start (except paying back large campaign contributors with a tax cut); his response to the September 11 attacks has resulted in an unfinished war in Afghanistan, an unwarranted war in Iraq, thousands of casualties for reasons which remain unclear and shifting, and attempts to restrict civil rights for citizens and noncitizens alike. If Citizen Bush does come to this conclusion, he not only deserved to lose the election, he deserved to be taken from office much sooner than the end of 2004.

Bob Schantz

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